lymphadenitis
|lymph-ad-e-ni-tis|
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/ˌlɪmfˌædəˈnaɪtɪs/
lymph node inflammation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lymphadenitis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'lymphaden,' where 'lymph' meant 'water' and 'aden' meant 'gland.'
Historical Evolution
'lymphaden' transformed into the modern English word 'lymphadenitis' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of the lymph glands,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of the lymph nodes.
The patient was diagnosed with lymphadenitis after experiencing swelling in the neck.
Synonyms
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